Modern-day security breaches like the SolarWinds or T-Mobile attacks are not one-off events; they are prime examples of how someone can steal your organization’s credentials and use them to gain illegitimate privileged access to sensitive assets. Data breaches happen daily, and in too many places at once to keep count.…
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For some time now there has been a misconception floating around that no one can motivate anyone else; that all motivation comes from within an individual. But stop and think. Can’t you remember a number of times when you were inspired by someone else? Perhaps you had a boss who…
The ability to influence others is critical, not just for the political candidates, but for you as well if you want to be a leader. Your presence and your message will influence others and call them to action.…
It is universally known that the understanding of the trainees’ objectives is crucial to delivering a successful session. Having knowledge of the human behavior, grants the advantage of employing the right technique to encourage effective learning. In terms of the learning strategies used, Roberth claimed: “It is important to familiarize…
Emotions, as a state of feeling, are those that shape one’s destiny, help one understand and empathize, and are those that one obeys to without realizing it. While some continue to view emotions as “acute disturbances of the individual,” there is a general shift of beliefs from emotions being considered…
Great leadership remains the basic prerequisite for organizations to succeed in nowadays business environment. Taking into consideration that the elementary principle of leadership has remained the same over the years, it is important to analyze the evolution of leadership habits and describe the importance and strategies of productivity. A valuable…
Is quality control really improving internal processes? The purpose of implementing a process approach aims to enhance the organization’s level of effectiveness and efficiency to achieve its defined objectives. Simply put, a process transforms inputs into outputs. This is done seamlessly when the process is planned; plans are executed, checked,…
The recent supply chain disruption experienced as a result of the Hanjin Shipping Co.’s financial and legal troubles is neither the first nor unfortunately will it be the last case of the supply risks encountered these days. Thus, every organization must consider an integral element of doing business in today’s…
Performance and risk indicators are essential business measurements that make a significant distinction to how organizations are governed. Thus, measurements provide insights in the way an organizational system operates using metrics that are translated into KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and KRIs (Key Risk Indicators). When metrics measure the achievement of…